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Canton Reference Alpha 1vsTAD Reference One TX

The Canton Reference Alpha 1 stands 164.0 cm tall — about 34.7 cm more than the TAD Reference One TX at 129.3 cm. On footprint the TAD Reference One TX is the wider cabinet (55.4 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the TAD Reference One TX is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference Alpha 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 21 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 250 mm cone on the TAD Reference One TX. On price, the TAD Reference One TX sits higher — about $160,000 a pair against $70,000 for the Canton Reference Alpha 1.